“We adamantly oppose this partisan attack and refuse to
participate in any vote that would tarnish the image of Congress
or of an attorney general who has done nothing but work
tirelessly to protect the rights of the American people," the
Black Caucus members wrote in the letter, which was obtained by
several news outlets. “We cannot and
will not participate in a vote to hold the Attorney General in
contempt."

The letter, which was sent to the Hispanic, Asian, and
Progressive Caucuses, calls on members to walk off the House
floor during tomorrow's vote, and join the Black Caucus for a
press conference on the steps of the Capitol Building during the
roll call.

The House Rules Committee voted along party lines Wednesday to
send the contempt measure to the House floor, designating two
hours and 20 minutes for debate Thursday,
according to The Hill.